ICMP Table

Overview

Evidence: Icmp Description: Collect Icmp Category: System Platform: Linux Short Name: icmp Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

This collector gathers icmp information from the Linux system. This data is essential for understanding system activity, detecting security incidents, and investigating system-related events.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about icmp.

Icmp Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Inode	Socket inode number	12345
ProcessId	Process ID using the socket	1234
UserId	User ID of the process	1000
LocalIP	Local IP address	0.0.0.0
LocalPort	Local port number	0
RemoteIP	Remote IP address	0.0.0.0
RemotePort	Remote port number	0
State	Connection state	UNCONN

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the icmp table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides icmp information. It helps investigators understand system activity, detect security incidents, and investigate system-related events. The data can reveal system changes, unauthorized activities, and potential security vulnerabilities. Analysts can use this information to identify system compromises, trace malicious activities, and assess Linux security posture.

Notes

This data may contain sensitive information that should be handled according to data protection requirements. Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained during collection and analysis.